Fall Fest Partners
The Buy Michigan Now Fall Fest wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our partners. If your organization is interested in becoming a partner, please contact Kathy Dallas via Kathy@BuyMichiganNow.com.
Fall Fest Food and Beverage Options
Coming soon.
Fall Fest Entertainment
Music Come back soon for a schedule of musical entertainment for this year's Fall Fest. Cornhole Tournament Mutha Shuckers is scheduled to host a cornhole tournament during the festival on Saturday, October 27. Teams of two may reserve a space in the tournament in advance by emailing fest@buymichigannow.com with Cornhole in the subject line. They should include the names
Fall Fest Family Fun
Coming soon
10 Ways to celebrate Buy Michigan Week
Did you know that if every Michigan household shifted just $10 of our weekly spending to Michigan-made products collectively we would put around $38 million a week back into our local economy? That’s nearly $2 billion a year. All politics aside, this is a way that we can each participate in true job creation. This week, July 30-August
Michigan Identification Criteria
Members of Buy Michigan Now must meet one of the following four criteria: Operates entirely in Michigan Organizations who select this criterion operate no physical locations outside the state of Michigan. None of the products made by the entity are produced outside of the state. They are not a franchise or affiliate of an entity that is
Buy Michigan Now Fall Fest FAQs
ABOUT EVENT Is there an entrance fee for the festival? No. We would prefer that our guests spend money with the participating businesses in order to help stimulate the local economy. What are the Fall Fest hours? Saturday October 27 4 10AM – 6PM What address should I use for GPS? 200 W Ganson St, Jackson, MI
GRBC to release bottle conditioned sour ales
While the current version of Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) has only been around since 2012, the original, dates back to 1893. Perhaps that is what makes GRBC the perfect brewery to revisit an old school brewing technique known as bottle conditioning. The company is set to release two of these specialty beers on July 14. Bottle
MI Women’s Hall of Fame seeks medallion redesign
Calling all female artists who have a passion for history and equal rights. The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame is looking for a talented local woman to create a new medallion. Eventually, the new design will be used to commemorate future inductees. In fact, the hall of fame medallion design that is selected will be on a
Buy Michigan Now’s 10th annual festival returns to Downtown Northville
(Livonia, June 27, 2018) – Buy Michigan Now (BMN) will soon host its 10th Buy Michigan Now Festival in Downtown Northville. The annual event promotes Michigan-based businesses. It is coming up on August 3-5, which means limited sponsorships are still available. “It is hard to believe how much this event has grown and changed over the years,”
Jeep rolls out new loyalty program
Once upon a time, vehicle brand loyalty was tied very much to the human side of the car business, especially here in Michigan. If your dad worked for Ford, you bought Ford. If you liked your saleswoman at the Dodge dealership, you went back to her to buy or lease another Dodge. As time has gone on,
Designer Jenna Kator to open retail store in Howell
Local handbag designer, Jenna Kator is poised to open her first brick-and-mortar store in Howell. The entrepreneur is in the process of renovating the space above 2Fog’s Pub, at 122 W. Grand River Ave. The flagship store is a natural next step for the designer whose brand has been building a steady following for the past several years.
Gov. Snyder announces $8 Million Mobility Challenge on Mackinac Island
It’s late spring, which means business and political leaders from around the state have made their annual pilgrimage to Mackinac Island. Away from their day to day toils, the Mackinac Policy Conference, produced by the Detroit Regional Chamber, is designed to discuss, debate, and dream big with regard to critical issues facing our state. It has over
Buy Michigan Now Festival Partners
We can't make this event happen without the generous support of corporate sponsors and community partners. If your organization is interested in becoming a financial sponsor, partner, or in-kind donor for this event, please contact Lisa Diggs via Lisa@buymichigannow.com. Sponsorships range from $250-$25,000, and we are open to customizing to best meet the needs of your company.
Buy Michigan Now Festival Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT EVENT Is there an entrance fee for the festival? No. We would prefer that our guests spend money with the participating businesses in order to help stimulate the local economy. What are the festival hours? The event is currently slated to be open: Friday Aug 1 5PM – 9PM Sat Aug 2 10AM – 8PM Sun
Buy Michigan Now Festival Dining Options
Throughout the entire festival you will find delectable treats to be sampled ranging from jams to condiments, pasties to salsa, cookies to ice cream, and all sorts of other Michigan-made foods to stock up on for home. Sample all you like, but save room for a meal or two while you're at the fest. We will be
Buy Michigan Now Festival Family Fun
The Kids Zone at the Buy Michigan Now Festival is located on North Center Street near Dunlap. It's loaded with fun activities including games, shows, arts and crafts and more thanks to our generous partners. Children's entertainers or kids groups interested in taking part in the festivities should email fest@buymichigannow.com and include the following details: Name of
Michigan Beverage Garden
The Michigan Beverage Garden is located in Town Square across from the famous clock and Marquis Theatre. Anyone may enter the area at no cost to enjoy the live entertainment and Faygo soft drinks. For those 21 and over, wishing to partake of a Michigan-made beer or wine, wristbands and tickets are available for purchase. Michigan Beverage
Master jeweler Ted Lepczynski draws inspiration from Michigan
Michigan Jeweler Ted Lepczynski’s artistic journey began over 40 years ago when he served as an apprentice under old world master jewelers at the Meyer Jewelers Headquarters in Detroit. Ted’s role included participating in the manufacturing, repair and finishing of fine jewelry. In 1979, Ted made a move to a smaller upscale jewelry company in Troy, where he
Frankenmuth Cheese Haus celebrates 50 Years
If you’ve ever been to Frankenmuth, especially with kids, chances are you recognize the iconic Cheese Haus mouse. Thousands of families have stopped to see him for what used to be a photo opportunity, but is now better known as a selfie. Most, then wandered into the famous shop, which may well be why it’s celebrating 50
Beer Terminology
As you try to discover what types of beer you really like, having the right vocabulary can be helpful. Here are some of the most commonly-used terms in the industry. Alcohol By Volume (ABV) – The measure of the amount of space the alcohol in a beer takes up as a percentage of total volume. This is the
Nominations open for local restaurant awards
Once upon a time, on the rare occasion that a family went out to a restaurant to get something to eat, they could be confident that the food they would consume came from the same local farmers from which they purchased food for their own homes. Those days are long gone. Today, most people eat out more
Last call for entries in Michigan Fine Arts Competition
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC), a nonprofit community art center serving the Detroit region, is once again hosting the Michigan Fine Arts Competition(MFAC). It has done so annually since 1982, when the Detroit Institute of Arts turned the statewide competition over to the BBAC. Every year, more than 500 artists from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin enter the
Spirits Terminology
With the craft cocktail scene on the rise, and increasingly abundant opportunities to visit distilleries in Michigan, it may help to bone up on some common terms before heading out to enjoy local spirits. Terms to use with a bartender when ordering spirits… Aperitifs – Drinks served before a meal that are meant to stimulate the appetite.
Winetasting Terminology
For some of us, winetasting can be a bit intimidating. Knowing common terms can help. Here are some of the most commonly-used words by oenophiles. Acidity — the liveliness and crispness in wine that activates our salivary glands Aging — holding wine in barrels, tanks, and bottles to advance them to a more desirable state Astringent — tasting term noting the harsh, bitter,